Enrollment
410
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Monroe, LA
Riser Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riser Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220120001009
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riser Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in West Monroe · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Riser Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riser Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in West Monroe, LA.
School address
District: Ouachita Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220120001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riser Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riser Middle School
Riser Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in West Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 410 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ouachita Parish spends $12,772 per pupil, 22% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Monroe's middle schools, it stands alongside West Ridge Middle School (681 students): Riser Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 18.4:1).
Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students) and Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students) alongside Riser Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riser Middle School compares
Riser Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 24% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 54.1%
White 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Riser Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ouachita Parish, which includes Riser Middle School.
$12,772
Per student
-22%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 45.6%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Riser Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ouachita Parish High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ouachita High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterlington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riser Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in West Monroe
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Riser Middle School
How many students attend Riser Middle School?
Riser Middle School has 410 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riser Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riser Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riser Middle School?
77.4% of students at Riser Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riser Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riser Middle School is African American at 54.1% of enrollment, in West Monroe, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riser Middle School?
Riser Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riser Middle School rank among middle schools in West Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Riser Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in West Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Monroe on the city page.
Is Riser Middle School a good school?
Riser Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ouachita Parish?
Besides Riser Middle School, Ouachita Parish also operates West Monroe High School (2,041 students), Ouachita Parish High School (1,112 students), and West Ouachita High School (968 students). See the Ouachita Parish district page for the complete list.
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